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Lot 8 Details
Select Indian Antiquities & Collectibles. 18 Apr-1 May 2013
Ganesha
Buff Sandstone13th Century...
View Dimensions Ganesha, known as the remover of all obstacles, is seen here seated in his usual four-handed form. He is the son of Shiva and Parvati, and perhaps the most widely worshipped of all Hindu Gods.In this buff-sandstone sculpture, he holds his attributes in his upper hands. The upper right hand holds an axe, and the upper left hand holds a lotus bud. His lower left hand holds scriptures, denoting his wisdom. It is said that he had assisted the great sage Vyasa in writing the Mahabharata. His lower right arm rests on his knee and holds a bowl of his favorite sweets, the 'modak'. The long trunk of this food loving deity extends to the bowl to fetch a morsel of the sweet. Several necklaces adorn his neck, and large anklets decorate his feet. A large crown rests on his head.The sculpture is large and complete. The fact that the attributes are intact and the beige colour add to the visual impact of this sculpture.
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Lot 11 Details
Lord Vishnu
Granite17th Century...
View Dimensions Vishnu, one of the three principal deities of the Hindu triad, is revered widely as the God of protection. His consorts are Goddess Lakshmi, who is revered for material wealth and prosperity, and Bhudevi, who is worshipped as Mother Earth. Here, in this beautifully carved figure of stone, he is depicted in a graceful standing posture, with a very powerful and assertive look. He is portrayed here with four arms. In his upper two hands he would have held his attributes, a chakra and a conch, while his lower left hand is seen resting lightly on his hip. In some sculptures, this deity is seen holding a mace or a 'gada' which rests on the base on which he stands. His lower right hand is seen in the 'abhaya mudra' or the 'fear not' position, a sign of his benevolence and kindness towards his devotees. Here Vishnu is portrayed wearing an elongated crown. His upper body, which is bare, is adorned in jewelry. He also wears armbands, wristbands, anklets and an ornate waistband. His lower vestment, which is a dhoti, falls almost up to his ankles in fine folds. His eyes are large with arched eyebrows, portraying his benevolence, and he has a faint smile. The entire sculpture has very realistic modeling. Fine features like the facial muscles can be seen, and the stomach has a slight bulge due to the tight waist band. The work has great presence with the simple ornamentation adding to the charm.
Lot 3 Details
Watches: Private Sale. 29 Aug-23 Sep 2012
CARTIER: 'SANTOS ...
This classic mens watch, designed to...
View Dimensions Accompanied by the original Cartier presentation box
Lot 9 Details
Decorative Arts. 20-29 July 2017
SILVER JEWELLERY BOX
Height: 4.5 in (11.7 cm) Width:...
0 x 0 in
Lot 10 Details
An Ornate Prabha
Bronze16th Century...
View Dimensions Some of the finest bronze cast prabhas or arches for devotional figures come from the state of Kerala. This sculpted bronze Prabha from Kerala has exquisite floral work on it with the finest of details. The net-like floral work is multi-tiered, and at one place there are two open-mouthed 'makaras' or mythical water beasts. The uniformity of the pattern is the most commendable feature of this prabha. It is likely that this splendid arch was crafted for a figure of Lord Rama, which would have been once placed in the centre.The arch ends behind two seated figures: To the left is Lakshman, bare-bodied, crowned and holding a bow and arrow in his hands. He has a powerful look on his face, and is seated in a regal posture. The beautiful figure to the right is that of Sita, the consort of Rama. She too is crowned, richly bejeweled and holds objects in her hands. Both the figures have been cast in such a manner that the ends of the arch fit perfectly behind each of them.This artefact with traditional adornments is very graceful, and is an admirable bronze arch from the sixteenth century.
Jewels from South India. 12 Apr-1 May 2014
A GOLD 'JASMINE...
This variant of a jasmine flower bud...
View Dimensions Gross Weight: 81.00 grams
Lot 37 Details
An Exhibition of Colombian and Zambian Emerald ... 18 Jul-1 Aug 2014
AN EMERALD AND...
Each designed as four pear-shaped...
View Dimensions Emerald: 14.01 carats Diamond: 4.78 carats Gold: 17.91 grams (18 kt)
Lot 25 Details
Krishen Khanna: The Last Man Standing. 29 Apr-21 May 2022
Untitled
Charcoal on paper
29.25 x 21.25 in
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